Cuddle Therapy: An Introduction
Learn techniques for giving amazing cuddle sessions that can change your clients' lives.
Description
Do people feel comforted by your presence and love your hugs? Cuddle therapy may be a perfect way for you to earn money while helping to make the world a kinder place. This course was created for massage therapists interested in cuddle therapy and will also be useful for Reiki practitioners, coaches and other caring people who feel drawn to cuddling professionally. This course includes the challenges and opportunities in pursuing cuddle therapy, guard rails for a safe practice, the work of cuddle therapy, some logistics and a pathway for continuing education.
You’ll learn cuddle positions such as Companion, Baby Bear and Lap of Luxury. You’ll also get details about two consent techniques: The Ask and Wait Method and the Blanket Yes Method. You’ll learn tools for being a trauma informed professional and tips for keeping your relationships with your clients professional.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself…
“I’m an empath. I really want to use my gifts to make a difference in people’s lives.”
“I know that human touch has such power. The world needs more kindness and compassion – the pandemic has made that need even more urgent.”
“I know people might not understand what I’m even doing, but I feel called to do this. I want to be a cuddle therapist!”
…then this work may be for you.
What You Will Learn!
- Describe the challenges and opportunities unique to cuddle therapy
- Demonstrate two consent practices to use with cuddle clients
- Practice guiding clients into the three popular cuddle positions
- Detail four behaviors of a trauma-informed cuddle therapist
- List resources to better support clients in marginalized groups
- Design a cozy cuddle space
- Choose pricing for your cuddle services
- List options for continuing education in cuddle therapy
Who Should Attend!
- Though this course is designed for massage therapists, it will be valuable for Reiki practitioners, coaches and anyone curious about cuddle therapy